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The Ever-to-be Lamented Death of Lord Nelson, who was shot by a musket ball in the brave and glorious victory over the combined fleets of France and Spain near Cape Trafalgar Oct 21 1805.
Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson supported by a sailor on one knee to the left and an officer on the right. In the background to the left is a French ship, two marines to the right are firing towards it (attempting to shoot the French sniper?) Two seamen on the left fire a cannon. Inscribed below: 'The Ever-to-be-Lament'd DEATH of LORD NELSON. Who was shot by a Musket Ball in the brave & GLORIOUS VICTORY over the Combin'd Fleets of FRANCE & SPAIN, near Cape Trafalgar Octr. 21 1805.' The glass is mounted in a black wooden frame.
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Object Details
| ID: | GGG0498 |
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| Type: | Picture on glass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Patriarcha, P. |
| Events: | Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 |
| Date made: | 16 Dec 1805 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 285 x 235 x 20 mm |